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Elder Family History & Genealogy

15,101 biographies and 12 photos with the Elder last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Elder family members.

Elder Last Name History & Origin

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hat nationality is the last name elder?
Elder is a Scottish surname with variant spellings. Its oldest public record was found in 1066 AD in Edinburgh. People with the name Elder or its variants include: Anne Elder (1918–1976), Australian poet. ^ "Surname: Elder". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-03-30. This page lists people with the surname Elder.

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Spellings & Pronunciations

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Early Elders

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James Elder was born in 1772, and died at age 64 years old in 1836. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Elder.
John Elder of Australia was born in 1785, and died at age 73 years old in 1858.
Mary (Smith) Elder was born in 1788 in Scotland United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with James Elder, and had a child Frances Rowling ( Elder. Mary Elder died at age 73 years old in 1861. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Elder ( Smith.
Margaret Elder of Australia was born in 1800 to Crawford John Elder. Margaret Elder died at age 73 years old in 1873.
John Elder of Australia was born in 1800 to William Elder and Margaret Dear Elder. He had a sister Kate Dalton. John Elder died at age 70 years old in 1870.
Mary Nairne Elder of Australia was born in 1807, and died at age 68 years old in 1875.
Helen Elder of Richmond Australia was born in 1809, and died at age 83 years old in 1892 in Richmond.
Thomas Elder of Australia was born in 1813, and died at age 56 years old in 1869.
John Duncan Elder of South Melbourne Australia was born in 1815, and died at age 74 years old in 1889 in South Melbourne.
Alexander Elder of Australia was born in 1817, and died at age 41 years old in 1858.
David Elder of Darraweit Guim Australia was born in 1818, and died at age 72 years old in 1890 in Darraweit Guim.
James Rattray Elder of Australia was born in 1819, and died at age 60 years old in 1879.

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Joy Irene (Zimmerling) Elder was born on November 28, 1941 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States to Alverta Mary Zimmerling and Harold Irvin Zimmerling, and has siblings Lois Alverta DeShaw and Lenore Nancy Stone. Joy Elder married John Charles Elder in 1964 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and has children Derek John Elder, Christine Elizabeth Milligan, and Jeffrey Christian Elder. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joy Irene Elder.
Joanna Mae (Plummer) Elder of Adamston, in Clarksburg, West Virginia United States was born on September 18, 1967 at South End in Columbus, OH.
Violetta Mildred (Elder) Stauffer was born on September 12, 1939 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States to Violetta Grace Elder and Howard Edward Elder Sr., and had siblings Howard Edward Elder Jr. and John Charles Elder. She married Stanley Herbert Stauffer Sr. on May 16, 1959 at Church of the Open Door 1260 Fort Washington Avenue, in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, and they were married until Stanley's death on August 12, 2019 in Hatboro. She had children Stanley Herbert Stauffer Jr., Steven Henry Stauffer, Sharon Violetta Stachelek, and Stuart Hugh Stauffer. Violetta Stauffer died at age 83 years old on January 23, 2023 in Hatboro, Montgomery County, and was buried on February 9, 2023 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery 830 Highland Rd, in Newtown, Bucks County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violetta Mildred Stauffer.
Sonia Lynn Elder was born on January 3, 1969 in Vazante, Vazante County, MG Brazil. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sonia Lynn Elder.
Dwight Walter Elder was born on August 18, 1970 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana United States to Barbara Jane Elder and Howard Edward Elder Jr., and has siblings Brent Howard Elder and Wendy Eileen Sowder. Dwight Elder married Sonia Lynn Elder on July 21, 2004 in Eugene, Lane County, OR, and has a child Ian Dwight Elder. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dwight Walter Elder.
Howard Edward Elder Sr. was born on January 19, 1907 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 83 years old on December 19, 1990 in Willow Grove, Montgomery County. Howard Elder was buried on December 22, 1990 at Hillside Cemetery 2556 Susquehanna Rd, in Abington. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Howard Edward Elder Sr..
Roberta Elder of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on June 20, 1903, and died at age 68 years old in August 1971.
Maggie Mackay (Dunlop) Elder of Carlton North Australia was born in 1891 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County, VIC to John Andrew Dunlop Sr. and Sarah Ann (Fitzell) Dunlop. She had siblings Elizabeth Dunlop, James Alexander Dunlop, Maggie Mckay Elder, John Andrew Dunlop, and Elizabeth (Dunlop) Topping. Maggie Elder died at age 55 years old on July 25, 1947 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.
Cher Elder was born to Earl Elder. Cher Elder was the victim of murder. Thomas Edward Luther was the suspected killer and was convicted of second degree murder for her death. He received a 48 year sentence. See Serial killer strikes in Colorado Twenty year old Cher disappeared in 1993 after being seen with Luther at a casino in Colorado. Cher had recently argued with her boyfriend, Byron Powers, and Luther was Powers' stepfather. Her body was found in 1995, when a funeral service was held for her (see Cher Elder: Obituary). She had been shot three times in the back of her head but her body was so decomposed that no other evidence could be gathered from it.
Lucille Elder of Vidor, Orange County, Texas was born on November 8, 1891, and died at age 75 years old in May 1967.
David Elder of Carlton North Australia was born in 1882. He married Margaret (Wright) Elder, and they had children Claude David Elder, Linda May (Elder) Cameron, Cecelia Margaret Elder, and Mavis Dorothy (Elder) Barker. He would also marry Maggie McKay (Dunlop) Elder. David Elder died at age 85 years old on December 11, 1968 at Vaucluse Private Hospital in Brunswick, VIC.
Claude David Elder was born in 1903 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia, and died at age 82 years old in 1985 in Parkville. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Claude David Elder.
Mavis Dorothy (Elder) Barker of Brunswick North Australia was born in 1913 in Brunswick North, and died at age 69 years old on January 7, 1983. Mavis Barker was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park 1187 Sydney Rd, in Hadfield, City of Merri-bek County, VIC.
Cecelia Margaret Elder of Brswk N Australia was born in 1911 in Brswk N. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cecelia Margaret Elder.
Linda May (Elder) Cameron of Carlton North Australia was born in 1906 in Carlton North. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda May (Elder) Cameron.
Claude David Elder of Carlton North Australia was born in 1903 in Carlton North, and died at age 82 years old in 1985 in Park.
Brdt Elder of Bwk Australia was born in 1881, and died at age 45 years old in 1926 in Bwk.
Maggie McKay (Dunlop) Elder was born in 1891. Maggie Elder was married to David Elder, and died at age 55 years old on July 25, 1947 at St. Vincent's Public Hospital Melbourne 41 Victoria Parade, in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maggie McKay (Dunlop) Elder.
Mary Luisa (Elder) Nelson was born on April 17, 1861 in Grantsville, Utah United States, and died at age 55 years old on June 15, 1916 in Kanab. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Luisa (Elder) Nelson.

Popular Elder Biographies

Roberta Elder of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on June 20, 1903, and died at age 68 years old in August 1971.
Alonzo Elder of Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona was born on May 24, 1905, and died at age 73 years old in November 1978. Alonzo Elder was buried in November 1978 in Buckeye.
Maggie Mackay (Dunlop) Elder of Carlton North Australia was born in 1891 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County, VIC to John Andrew Dunlop Sr. and Sarah Ann (Fitzell) Dunlop. She had siblings Elizabeth Dunlop, James Alexander Dunlop, Maggie Mckay Elder, John Andrew Dunlop, and Elizabeth (Dunlop) Topping. Maggie Elder died at age 55 years old on July 25, 1947 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.
Debra Jo (Brock) Elder was born on May 5, 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Debra Jo Elder (Brock).
Violetta Mildred (Elder) Stauffer was born on September 12, 1939 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States to Violetta Grace Elder and Howard Edward Elder Sr., and had siblings Howard Edward Elder Jr. and John Charles Elder. She married Stanley Herbert Stauffer Sr. on May 16, 1959 at Church of the Open Door 1260 Fort Washington Avenue, in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, and they were married until Stanley's death on August 12, 2019 in Hatboro. She had children Stanley Herbert Stauffer Jr., Steven Henry Stauffer, Sharon Violetta Stachelek, and Stuart Hugh Stauffer. Violetta Stauffer died at age 83 years old on January 23, 2023 in Hatboro, Montgomery County, and was buried on February 9, 2023 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery 830 Highland Rd, in Newtown, Bucks County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violetta Mildred Stauffer.
He was married to Margaret "Jean" Holden, Had two Children, Linda Jean Elder born 1953 and Jacklyn Ann Elder born 1954 and died 2011. Margaret Holden was born in 1920 in Minnesota and died 17 Jan 1991 in Bothell, King County, Washington.
Ted R Elder of Westby, Vernon County, WI was born on December 3, 1905, and died at age 83 years old on January 19, 1989. Ted Elder was buried in 1989 at Viola Cemetery in Viola.
Sarah Anne (Shock) Elder was born on December 30, 1982 in Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia United States to Paul Gregory Shock and Joyce Elizabeth Shock, and has a brother Gregory Michael Shock. Sarah Elder married Jeffrey Christian Elder in 2009 in Norfolk, Norfolk City County, and has children Sophia Anne Elder and Kaitlyn Anne Elder. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Anne Elder.
Sophia Anne Elder was born in Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sophia Anne Elder.
Kaitlyn Anne Elder was born in Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kaitlyn Anne Elder.
Christina (Elder) Lithgow was born in 1866, and died at age 62 years old on August 5, 1929 at Castlemaine Hospital in Castlemaine, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina (Elder) Lithgow.
Violetta Grace (Lewis) Elder was born on August 27, 1905 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 98 years old on May 1, 2004 at Luther Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 313 W County Line Rd, in Hatboro, Montgomery County. Violetta Elder was buried on May 7, 2004 at Hillside Cemetery 2556 Susquehanna Rd, in Abington. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violetta Grace Elder.
Christina (Walker) Elder of Castlemaine Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina (Walker) Elder.
Hard working father of 4 Boys, Normally held 2 jobs to support the Family, Yellow Freight System and Law enforcement
Imogene F Elder
Imogene F Elder of Huxley, Story County, IA was born on December 22, 1919, and died at age 77 years old on March 19, 1997.
Jerry Elder of Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas was born on November 9, 1960 to John Bowers Elder and Janet Marilyn Ryerson Elder Stephens. He had siblings Jene B Elder, John Bruce Elder, and Jeffrey Howard Elder. He was in a relationship with Kim A. Sharp, and had a child Dawn Elder-Sharp. Jerry Elder died at age 25 years old circa November 1985.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Elder.
David Elder of Carlton North Australia was born in 1882. He married Margaret (Wright) Elder, and they had children Claude David Elder, Linda May (Elder) Cameron, Cecelia Margaret Elder, and Mavis Dorothy (Elder) Barker. He would also marry Maggie McKay (Dunlop) Elder. David Elder died at age 85 years old on December 11, 1968 at Vaucluse Private Hospital in Brunswick, VIC.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina (Walker) Elder.
Cecilia Mary (Elder) Guyott of Tucson, Pima County, AZ was born on May 15, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on January 2, 1998.

Elder Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Elder family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 11,490 people with the last name Elder that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Elders

These are the longest-lived members of the Elder family on AncientFaces.

Kalvin Elder of Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin was born on October 2, 1858, and died at age 121 years old in November 1979.
121 years
Mae K Elder was born on August 9, 1883, and died at age 107 years old on January 23, 1991.
107 years
Birtha Elder of Longview, Gregg County, Texas was born on May 30, 1880, and died at age 106 years old in February 1987.
106 years
Lucy Elder of Akron, Summit County, OH was born on August 15, 1866, and died at age 106 years old on January 15, 1973.
106 years
Mamie Elder of Austin, Travis County, Texas was born on February 28, 1903, and died at age 104 years old on February 22, 2008.
104 years
Sarah N Elder of Kent, Orleans County, NY was born on August 1, 1886, and died at age 104 years old on January 16, 1991.
104 years
Charles A Elder of Tell City, Perry County, IN was born on February 27, 1896, and died at age 104 years old on October 27, 2000.
104 years
Ella M Elder of Oil City, Venango County, PA was born on January 1, 1893, and died at age 104 years old on April 23, 1997.
104 years
Thomas N Elder of Munford, Tipton County, TN was born on October 31, 1906, and died at age 103 years old on May 10, 2010.
103 years
Mary B Elder of Richmond, Henrico County, VA was born on September 24, 1900, and died at age 103 years old on December 11, 2003.
103 years
Gertrude Elder of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN was born on October 17, 1889, and died at age 103 years old on October 27, 1992.
103 years
Madeline F Elder of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on November 12, 1889, and died at age 102 years old on September 24, 1992.
102 years
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